The drama grew on the Costa Rican shores in Week 2 of Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 when four new women, Parisa Shifteh, Alli Jo Hinkes, Jill Chin, and Susie Evans (Justin's ex), arrived and shattered developing relationships. Through a "Kiss and Don't Tell" booth chemistry test, the group discovered new connections and surprising couples. Susie's presence rekindled old feelings, Parisa chose Brian, Alli Jo bonded with Jonathan, and Jill found herself in the friend zone.
There were tears, jaw drops, and an emotional outburst when Justin made the startling decision to give his rose to Susie rather than rekindle his relationship with Lexi on rose ceremony night. On the other hand, Jeremy stayed with Bailey, as well as Spencer, and Jess stayed faithful to each other, while new couples began to emerge.
The biggest twist of the season? The truth, stakes, and tactics of Paradise itself are altered when Steve unveils a new structure that includes "Golden" contestants (from The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette) and a big monetary reward, reportedly $500,000.
Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 Week 2 preview & drama unfolds
The beach heats up in the eagerly awaited Week 2 of Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 as newcomers create friendships and cause unanticipated turmoil. The tone is set by the "Kiss & Don't Tell" challenge, which requires competitors to judge chemistry under duress.
In the meantime, stress that jeopardizes budding romances arises from the resurfacing of old feelings from previous relationships. This episode promises heartbreaking reckonings and significant rose ceremonies, with surprises lurking around every turn.
New arrivals shake up beach dynamics
The established pairs on Bachelor in Paradise are quickly shaken by the arrival of Parisa Shifteh and Alli Jo Hinkes via jet ski. Brian's attention is diverted from Zoe to Parisa during the "Kiss & Don't Tell" task because of their theatrical entrance, which clearly upsets Zoe.
In the meantime, Spencer and Jess strengthen their relationship in front of the cameras, demonstrating that they are unaffected by the mayhem. Existing partnerships are challenged by these new dynamics, which also portend future emotional upheavals.
Emotional rollercoaster at the rose ceremony
At the Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 rose ceremony, expect difficult moments as unresolved emotions come to the surface. When Justin offers his rose to his ex-girlfriend Susie rather than his current partner Lexi, it's a startling gesture, and when Susie says no, Lexi is devastated.
Despite his past flirtations with newcomer Jill, Jonathan decides to stick with Alexe. These decisions shifted priority in weekly pairings and prepared the ground for unforeseen departures.
Week 2 intensifies romance and tension on Paradise as alliances are put to the test, old ties are rekindled, and new people are stirring things up. Who remains and who leaves will depend on the outcome of the upcoming rose ceremony, which might change the storyline of the season.
See how these emotional choices turn out and which pairs go to Week 3, and beyond, by tuning into ABC on Monday at 8 pm ET to watch Bachelor in Paradise Season 10.